Black Bolt & White Flare: The new Japanese Pokémon set brings back the 5th generation!

🏆 Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt & White Flare – The Ultimate Unova Set 2025 📅 Release: June 6, 2025 in Japan

🌟 Welcome back to Unova – Generation 5 is shining anew! After the mega-success of Pokémon 151, nostalgia returns in full force: The new Black Bolt (SV11B) and White Flare (SV11W) double set brings back all 156 Pokémon from the Unova region with a fresh look and spectacular rarities! Each Pokémon in this generation appears as an Art Rare (AR) or Special Art Rare (SAR) for the first time – a feast for complete collectors and nostalgic fans.

⚡ Black Bolt – The Power of Zekrom The Black Bolt set is all about the legendary Electric Dragon Pokémon, Zekrom. With a dark, monochrome design, it's not only a visual highlight but also offers powerful content:

✅ 20 boosters per display
✅ 7 cards per booster
✅ At least 4 Art Rares per display (instead of the usual 3)
✅ Guaranteed an SR card or better
✅ Introduction of the new "BWR" (Black White Rare) cards – exclusive & monochromatic

🔥 White Flare – Embers of Reshiram. In its counterpart, White Flare, Reshiram, the legendary Fire Dragon Pokémon, dominates. With a sophisticated white design, this set represents the other side of balance and features:

✅ 20 boosters per display
✅ 7 cards per booster
✅ At least 4 Art Rares per display
✅ Guaranteed an SR card or better
✅ BWR cards with unique design – for the first time in the Pokémon TCG

🆕 New features & highlights

• 💎 BWR cards: A brand-new rarity format with a monochromatic style

• 🧧 Deluxe Booster Packs with 35 cards – guaranteed to contain 1 AR or better

• 🎁 God Packs: Packed with Secret Rares – extremely rare & sought after

• 🌈 Return of the Black & White holo design in a modern style

📦 Product overview

product	Contents	Special features
Booster Display	20 packs of 7 cards	At least 4 ARs, 1 SR or better
Deluxe Pack	35 cards	Guaranteed 1 AR or better
Card File Set	3 boosters per set + Victini promo	Album with 3-pocket pages for 156 ARs

🎯 Why this set is a must-have

• 📚 All 156 Pokémon of the 5th generation combined in a single set

• ✨ Over 60 Art Rares and over 20 Special Art Rares included

• 🎨 Brand new illustrations & trainer cards with full art designs

• 💼 Perfect for investors, collectors & players with a heart for Unova

📚 Mini Glossary – Terms related to the set explained

• AR (Art Rare)
👉 Elaborately illustrated cards with scene design – no more simple illustrations.

• SAR (Special Art Rare)
👉 Even rarer than ARs, usually with full-art characters or legendary Pokémon.

• SR (Secret Rare)
👉 Cards with rare numbering, e.g. "073/066" - usually Full Arts, Gold cards or Trainer cards.

• BWR (Black White Rare)
👉 New rarity with a monochromatic design—exclusive to this set for the first time! Zekrom and Reshiram make their grand entrance here.

• God Pack
👉 Ultra-rare booster pack in which all cards included are Secret Rares – jackpot for collectors!

• Deluxe Pack
👉 Contains 35 cards at once – guaranteed to be Rare or better. Available only in Japan.

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❓ FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the double set

🧩 What is the difference between Black Bolt and White Flare?
Both sets form a unified whole. Black Bolt focuses on Zekrom and dark designs, while White Flare represents Reshiram and light designs. The Pokémon are divided between the two sets.

📦 Will all Generation 5 Pokémon appear?
Yes! For the first time , all 156 Pokémon from Unova are represented in one set cycle—perfect for complete collectors!

🎨 Are there any new artworks?
Absolutely—almost every card has exclusive artwork. The ARs and SARs, in particular, were elaborately designed by well-known TCG artists.

🇯🇵 Will the set also be released in German?
Currently only available as a Japanese set (SV11B + SV11W). An English version could follow in late fall or winter 2025.

🛡️ How do I best protect my most valuable cards?
→ Immediately after opening in Penny Sleeve + Toploader.
→ For AR/SARs or BWRs we recommend One Touch Magnet Holder – you can find it in our accessories section.

🎁 Are there any guarantees in a display?
Yes, each display contains:

• At least 4 ARs

• At least 1 Secret Rare (SR or better)
  This makes the displays significantly more valuable than previous series!

🛒 Available soon at Habibicards. We're getting the coveted White Flare & Black Bolt displays directly from Japan! You can order them from our shop as soon as they arrive – with duty-free shipping, fast DHL handling, and our renowned collector's love.

➡️ Exclusive import ➡️ No pre-sale without stock ➡️ Shipping from Germany

👉 Order now from Habibicards – while stocks last!